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Of course, autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year to get out into nature for fall hiking. The leaves are starting to change and the temperature is starting to cool, which makes the conditions ideal for fall foliage hikes.

It’s no secret that I adore Graduate Hotels…for SO many reasons! The cozy beds and the adorable design elements definitely top the list. My most recent visit was to the Tempe, Arizona location. Right on the edge of the campus of Arizona State University, Graduate Tempe has both an on-site restaurant and a pool, which is perfect for relaxing while grabbing a happy hour drink.

Graduate Hotels are by-far my favorite hotels of all time. My husband agrees. We love the one in Richmond, and we’re hoping to head up to the one in Charlottesville sometime soon. What I think is the coolest about this location in Tempe is all the great color! It’s so quirky and unique. I definitely want to visit here one day! I’m obsessed!ReplyCancel

travellikeaprinceJuly 11, 2019 - 8:01 am

Charlottesville is a lot of fun, too! I haven’t been to Richmond, but I want to. It’s always such a fun experience!ReplyCancel

Taylor AubeJuly 9, 2019 - 3:32 pm

This is the cutest boutique hotel! I will definitely keep it in mind when traveling to Arizona. Fun! ReplyCancel

Delia AteneaJuly 9, 2019 - 4:05 pm

This hotel is so chic! Definitely staying here next time I’m in Arizona! I love the way they play with all the colors!ReplyCancel

LilyJuly 10, 2019 - 11:04 am

This looks like such a great place to stay! I love all of the fun decor and the fact that it has a pool. So great! ReplyCancel

Jasmine VargasJuly 10, 2019 - 12:19 pm

We have a Graduate hotel in Madison and it’s so pretty! What a fabulous boutique chain!! ReplyCancel

Azanique S RawlJuly 10, 2019 - 10:59 pm

I love the Graduate Hotel locations! I’ve never been to Tempe but this one is so cool and colorful. I love the quirky wall art 🙂

I love good boutique hotels because they are always so colorful, fun, and unique. I love this place, especially since there is so much color! There are so many unique pieces and patterns in the rooms! Need to check this place out next time I make my way to Arizona. ReplyCancel

Do you have a passion for traveling but find yourself limited by a full-time job? Are dreams of tropical jungles and sun-soaked beaches making you swoon? Well, you’re not alone. It can be difficult to travel while holding down a demanding career. But it is possible to travel with a full-time job!

These are great tips. I often took total advantage of “business trips” when I worked in the corporate world. You would be surprised how often the company’s booking agents don’t mind extending your flight home as long as the price is less than or equal to what it would have been to your original exit date. Also, if your company lets you, I strongly recommend collecting all the airline miles and hotel miles as well as any corporate card points. My old pharma company allowed us to keep the amex points as long as we paid for the membership out of our own pocket. This was amazing as I was often able to rack up enough points in a year for free flights, free hotels, and even one time I was able to get free tickets to Wicked on Broadway in NYC!ReplyCancel

travellikeaprinceJuly 7, 2019 - 12:20 pm

That is so nice that your job allowed you to do that!! I need to get a better credit card for points ASAP! <3ReplyCancel

ElizabethJuly 2, 2019 - 6:38 pm

I can imagine that it would be really hard to travel with a full-time job. Definitely a good idea to be smart with vacation days. I know the US many people don’t even use all their days! ReplyCancel

SaraJuly 2, 2019 - 9:15 pm

These are great ideas for someone who works full time. I have used most of these tactics, but never actually had “business” travel to extend. I would love to have that one day!ReplyCancel

DanielJuly 4, 2019 - 2:08 am

I’ve been doing both for almost two years now and I can relate to this article. I would agree with all of the things you mentioned. Overall, I think this is a great read for everyone that want to blog while keeping a full-time job. ReplyCancel

Iuliana MarchianJuly 4, 2019 - 2:59 am

This is such a great post and I remember when I was doing the same thing with my job. I visited all my country on weekends and other small countries on short vacations. How do you recover after coming back from a trip each weekend? ReplyCancel

travellikeaprinceJuly 7, 2019 - 12:19 pm

It’s truly hard! But travel writing is full time for me, so that is a bit of how I make it work. And it’s a lot during the week, too. <3ReplyCancel

If you’re considering where to spend your holiday, you might find yourself on a merry-go-round of the same old destinations. If you’re looking to spice up your holiday plans, take a look at our list of five up and coming destinations for your travel wishlist this year.

As I have yet to travel to any of these places, I enjoyed learning about 5 new potential future trips! Tohoku, Japan would be my first stop. However, both Chile and Ouarzazate looks intriguing as well. Nepal seems very scenic and I would relish the chance while there or in India to hike some of the Himalayas.ReplyCancel

Emman DamianJuly 9, 2019 - 3:17 pm

ELQUI VALLEY, CHILE looks so amazing! I really hope I can visit here soon. Tohoku, Japan looks interesting too. I really want to experience gastronomy in these two countries. I hope I can try their local cuisine.ReplyCancel

BhushavaliJuly 10, 2019 - 1:22 am

Glad to see Porbandar in this list. Whole of Gujarat is actually incredible to see. Btw, if you’re interested do have a look at Madurai, that’s where Gandhiji decided not to wear shirt then on!
Nepal is high up on my wishlist. I hope to go soon. I don’t even need a visa. I just have to decide and go. ReplyCancel

PoojaJuly 10, 2019 - 9:50 am

Wow. I have bookmarked this post. Would love to visit all of them. Chile and Morocco are remaining in the list. Ouarzazate looks simply amazing.ReplyCancel

AmbicaJuly 10, 2019 - 11:28 am

You are the first person who has mentioned Porbandar in their post. It’s nice to see it among all those exotic locations. Morocco and Chile are on my bucket list for sure!ReplyCancel

JasJuly 12, 2019 - 12:50 am

Morocco is super high up on my list, but I didn’t even know about Ouarzazate until now. It’s absolutely beautiful! I’ve also been to Japan close to ten times now, but never to Tohoku. Defs didn’t know it was that close to Tokyo so thank you for adding two more destinations to my bucket list!ReplyCancel

Amar SinghJuly 12, 2019 - 4:05 pm

Posts like these are so helpful especially when you looking to discover some of the not so touristy destinations. I have thought about visiting Chile in the past so good to get some further info on it from here. I have had the opportunity to visit Kathmandu and must say it is an absolutely stunning destination and one which every traveller should try and visit. Some of the best natural beauty including views a spitting distance from the Everest. Thanks for sharing some great destinations.ReplyCancel

ShailyJuly 13, 2019 - 12:35 pm

What a lovely list of destinations to visit this year! I’ve never heard of Ouarzazate, but with your description, it sounds like a peaceful scenic place to enjoy some of the most beautiful sunsets. Nepal is on my bucket list for so long especially for its Himalayan treks and amazing architecture. I would also love to visit Elqui Valley, I’m too late for the solar eclipse though.ReplyCancel

When it comes to diversity in topography, Chile takes the crown. Due to its very slim dimensions, you may be quite surprised to learn that this South American country is home to some of the most significant geographical resources, such as mountains, deserts, glaciers, and architecture. Also, the country provides very clear views of the sky from the Elqui Valley.

I love that stargazing is listed as an awesome thing to do in Chile. I love to stare at the stars, so it would definitely be interesting to view the heavens from the southern hemisphere. I didn’t know that there were so many observatories located in Chile! But then again, it makes sense to have them housed in Chile since it has the world’s clearest skies! ReplyCancel

AndaAugust 13, 2019 - 7:13 pm

My husband and I visited Chile last spring and were absolutely in awe it its beauty. We went hiking in Torres del Paine, which is the Chilean side of Patagonia and also visited Punta Arenas. What a great country this is!ReplyCancel

ElizabethAugust 13, 2019 - 10:04 pm

I love Chile! I spent a few months there earlier this year and can’t wait to go back. I didn’t make it to the Atacama desert, but I would really like to. I’m sure the star gazing would be amazing there. I haven’t heard of Lauca National Park, I will have to add that to my list too! ReplyCancel

SummerAugust 14, 2019 - 6:29 am

I will be visiting Chile in November and couldn’t be more excited. I am going to Santiago and trekking in Torres del Paine National Park. We will travel through Patagonia over to Argentina. From your post, it looks like I’m missing out on so much in this diverse country. I would love to see the salt flats or horseback ride through the Rapa Nui. Thankfully, I think I’ll still be able to stargaze when camping in Patagonia. Great inspiration, thank you!ReplyCancel

Jane Dempster-SmithAugust 14, 2019 - 10:12 pm

Torres del Paine is such a beautiful part of Chile. We visited last year and as you say you will never forget its beauty. There is definitely a lot to do. One thing that is still on our list is Elqui Valley, you have prompted us to return again.ReplyCancel

SumaAugust 15, 2019 - 11:44 pm

Wow, never about ALMA, it definitely tops my list of must-visit places in Chile. Stargazing in such a beautiful location would be an experience of a lifetime, considering how we cannot spot stars due to urbanization this is a great opportunity to enjoy the clear skies. All five activities are my favourites and I’m sure it would be a thrilling experience overall.ReplyCancel

ClareAugust 16, 2019 - 1:04 am

Chile is definitely on my list to visit! I love star gazing and that absolutely sounds perfect! I would love to try my hands at astrophotography while there too. While mountain biking sounds like fun and a great workout, I just don’t have the confidence in me on a bike haha! And that little fact about telescopes is so cool! Who would have thought?ReplyCancel

danielAugust 17, 2019 - 7:03 am

Hiking is my favorite activity to do in any holiday destination. I have never been to Chile yet but your article inspired me to plan my next holiday.ReplyCancel

Bhushavali NAugust 17, 2019 - 5:00 pm

Wow! I haven’t considered Chile earlier. It is on the other side of the continent for me! But yeah, Chile does have some amazing places to see.
Clear skies are such a luxury these days! I remember how I stared at clear skies in my childhood and my daughter is yet to experience one!
Mountain biking and trekking are something I’d totally want to do. Wow, it is such a motivation to cycle across barren land when pristine pacific is the destination!ReplyCancel